Scotty
I am selling my 2018 automatic RAV4 LE AWD with just 17850 miles, as I am moving out of the country. I had the oil changed & tires rotated at 15,500 miles. Would cleaning the engine be beneficial when I put it up for sale? If so, should it be done professionally or can I do it?
Toyotachick
only if it's really bad. Nobody expects a spotless engine.
I always have mine detailed before I sell my cars. Makes it stand out from the next guy.
when I see a shiny engine, all I can think is, "hmm, what kind of leaks is he trying to hide" 😆
Lol well it could be taken that way too. For me, it depends on how dirty we are talking. If it is normal dirty...meh..not a deal breaker. But I've seen some that look like they just came through the Sahara with no hood on. In that case....nah. lol.
You have a very low mileage car and it is expected to be relatively clean but do not go crazy with cleaning.
I think so, to make it more presentable - no need to overdo it, however. See below for tips:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/cleaning-your-engine-bay/#post-106303
Avoid using water, use WD40 instead
